Good news! The "book ship" Logos Hope plans to dock in Bangkok February 8-early March 2014. I'm looking for volunteers to take the children from the social welfare homes.
On February 18th we have a tentative schedule to leave Ban Fueng Fah in Pakkret around 9 am in order to arrive at the ship (Khlong Toey Port) around 10:30 am. We will then take the children to the book store on board which will be open just for us! Please note that CCD and Nicola are also planning to attend.(Public hours are 1-9 pm) Afterwards we will eat our boxed lunches in one of the rooms on board. If the refreshment stand is open I was thinking we could buy drinks and ice cream cones there.
At 12:30 Logos Hope staff will host a special event for the children with disabilities including with face painting, balloons, songs ... for about 45 minutes. We should be able to leave the ship before 2 pm to avoid the evening traffic rush.
I need to confirm the number of children with the Logos Hope staff and the Homes (Nontapum and Fueng Fah) early in February The social workers at the homes asked me to try to match the children one on one with the volunteers so the more volunteers, we can get the more children we can bring. Also we need to know who has a vehicle we could use. Other wises we will need to rent a van which is possible but we need to book it in advance.
Please let me know if anyone would be interested in volunteering for the day, helping to pay for books for the children to take "home" and cover additional snacks or make us a picnic lunch (not necessary as the Homes can provide boxed lunches but picnic style would add to the excitement of the day.) Also need to know the number of vehicles.
Thanks for letting me know if you can recruit volunteers or come yourself. SMS me at 085 320 4523